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Tag Archives: variety show
The Lack-of-Variety Show
It’s 5:00 in the afternoon and I’m sitting inside a darkened auditorium watching the dress rehearsal for the annual elementary school Variety Show. I’ve got my laptop and a bag full of snacks, because I know I’m in for the … Continue reading
Posted in Family life, Kids, Parenting, Reality check, School
Tagged american idol, Dancing with the Stars, Glee, Pricetag, Simon Cowell, talent show, variety show
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Bring Back the Talent Show
I made the mistake of seeing the Broadway production of “Billy Elliot” while helping my eight-year-old plan her act for the annual elementary school Variety Show. No matter how self-righteously I deride those theater parents for pushing their children too … Continue reading
Posted in Cranky mommy blogger, Kids, Parenting, Reality check
Tagged 'Billy Elliot', stage parents, talent show, variety show, water cycle
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